Parents of children with congenital heart disease would like to see public reporting of survival statistics, surgeon-specific experience and complication rates, according to a recent survey. The preferences were consistent across differences in education level, annual household income and race/ethnicity.

A pooled analysis of three community-based cohort studies found that patients with chronic kidney disease had an increased risk of heart failure, coronary heart disease and stroke.

More and more research points to how caffeine, if consumed in moderation, can be good for the heart. 

Edwards Lifesciences completed its acquisition of Valtech Cardio Ltd. on Jan. 23 for $340 million in stock and cash.

Three years after suffering a stroke, 19 percent of children with posterior circulation childhood arterial ischemic stroke (PCAIS)
 and 4 percent of children with anterior circulation CAIS (ACAIS) had a recurrent stroke, according to a retrospective analysis.

Routine heart screenings play an important role in detecting cardiovascular conditions early before they become life-threatening, but a new survey by Orlando Health shows most women aren’t clear on the age they should start being tested.

A recent study in Denmark suggests adults trying to reduce their risk of stroke may benefit from adhering to a healthy Nordic diet.

New research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) provides evidence on the links between common mutations in blood cells and atherosclerosis in elderly patients.